For those of us who aren’t neuroscientists, it’s probably most important to recognize the biological factors at the root of slow processing speed. Rather than blaming a child for moving slowly, we should understand that they are struggling to process information efficiently. This doesn’t mean that we can’t help them to get a little bit faster and to be more focused. The neuroscience of slow processing speed suggests that we look for alternative ways for them to reach their potential and to reduce the frustration they experience due to slow processing speed.